Rug Ready in Atlanta

ATLANTA--At the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, which opens tomorrow, there will be many opportunities to network, learn and socialize--along with viewing introductions. Here are a few of the events taking place at the market (all in AmericasMart's Building 1 unless otherwise noted).

Wednesday, Jan. 7

9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Museum of Introductions (MOI) Gallery will be open so attendees can view the nominees for the America's Magnificent Carpet Awards (AMCA) in a museum setting. 4-B-1

3:30 p.m.: "ORRA's New Look...Our Mission, Logo and Educational Programs...A Virtual Approach" is a presentation given by ORRA board members to discuss ORRA and its future plans. 4-G-7

3-6 p.m.: Couristan will celebrate its newly expanded space with a cocktail party, during which attendees can enter to win an Apple MacBook Air or an iPad Air 2. 6-D-11

Thursday, Jan. 8

9 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Museum of Introductions (MOI) Gallery is open. 4-B-1

4-7 p.m.: Kalaty and designer Josie Natori will celebrate their partnership and new licensed line. In addition, the company will give away something designed by Natori. 4-G-14

5 p.m.: Loloi will host its market party in its showroom, and will feature the band Glow. 4-D-2

5:30 p.m.: Nourison celebrates its 35th anniversary with dinner, cocktails and music in its showroom. 3-F-2

6:30-10:30 p.m.: Party on Peachtree 2015, which benefits Gift for Life. 200 Peachtree St.

Friday, Jan. 9

9 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Museum of Introductions (MOI) Gallery is open. 4-B-1

10:00 a.m.: ORRA will host a meet and greet with ORRA board members and its new president, Rob Leahy. Light refreshments served. 4-G-7

10:30 a.m.-noon: Presented by Phil Menendian, Mark Keshishian and Michael Joseph, along with a panel of member rug appraisers, ORRA's "Knot To Be Missed" will focus on a specific group of rugs. To register contact orra@orrainc.com. 4-G-7